Response format changes the reading the mind in the eyes test performance of autistic and non-autistic adults.

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Recognizing and understanding the perspectives of others-also called theory of mind-is important for effective communication. Studies have found that some autistic individuals have greater difficulty with theory of mind compared to non-autistic individuals. One purported theory of mind measure is the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test (RMET). This test presents participants with photographs of pairs of eyes and asks them to identify the emotion displayed by each pair of eyes from four choices. Some researchers have argued that the multiple-choice format of the RMET may not be an accurate measure of theory of mind, as participants could simply be guessing or using a process of elimination to select the correct answer. Participants may also be disadvantaged if they are no

SUBMITTER: Lim A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10576897 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature